Sulfadiazine Sodium Bulk API from Mexico
Sulfadiazine sodium is a water-soluble salt form of the sulfonamide antibiotic sulfadiazine, listed specifically under HTS 2935.90.4200. Used in toxoplasmosis treatment and burn wound prophylaxis, this bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) qualifies as a Chapter 29 sulfonamide drug. The sodium salt classification follows Chapter Note 5(C)(1) placing it with the parent organic compound.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include FDA import permit and reference to approved ANDA/NDA for sulfadiazine products to clear customs efficiently
• Verify sodium content declaration as salts must be classified with parent acid per Chapter 29 note 5(C)(1)